Arizona DUI Penalties

WARNINGThe State of Arizona will seek to suspend your driver's license following an arrest for a DUI in Arizona.

For immediate help, contact a Arizona DUI Lawyer.

There are two ways you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona:

The police officer feels you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol

You have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher

It is possible to be charged with both offenses.

The penalties for a first offense (first time offender) DUI in Arizona can include jail, loss of license, fines, administrative fees, court costs, alcohol abuse screening, alcohol education classes, community service and attendance at a victim impact panel. The offender is also usually placed on probation for 12 months.

The penalties are compounded if there was an accident with injury, an elevated BAC known as extreme DUI or if there are any prior alcohol related arrests. The most severe consequences can include home arrest and mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device.

When a police officer charges someone with impairment it is a subjective decision that can be challenged in court. Even with breath or blood test evidence, there are issues, such as equipment calibration and maintenance, that can be questioned.

DUI – BAC is .08% or higher

BAC is .08% or higher:

Approximately $1,800 of fines plus jail costs

Can be sentenced up to 5 years probation and up to 6 months in jail

Driver’s license suspension<

Installation of an ignition interlock device may be required in your vehicle for 12 months after license reinstatement

Possible community service in addition to any other penalty imposed

Can be ordered to attend one or more sessions of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victims Impact Panel

If convicted you must get a substance abuse evaluation and comply with any recommendation or be subject to additional jail time

Extreme DUI – BAC is above .15%

BAC is above .15%: You can be charged with Extreme DUI, which

Minimum $250 fine

Can be sentenced with 5 years of probation and up to 6 months in jail

It is likely you will have to take part in drug or alcohol counseling

A second Extreme DUI offense within seven years can cost $3,750 in fines

Driver’s license will be revoked for 1 year, without work permit eligibility

You may be required to use the ignition interlock device in your vehicle for 12 months after license reinstatement

Super Extreme DUI – BAC exceeds .20%

BAC exceeds .20%: You can be charged with Super Extreme DUI. A Super Extreme DUI can be:

Fined up to $3,000

You may be sentenced with 5 years of probation and up to 6 months in jail

A second Super Extreme DUI can cost at minimum $4,000 in fines and can carry a jail sentence of 6 months

Second DUI Offense Within 7 Years

Second DUI offense within a 7 year period can lead to more penalties that increase substantially in severity. If convicted for a second DUI offense, the following may happen to you:

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